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Variable Frequency Drives

Thursday, 01 June 2006

AC Technology, a member of the Lenze
Group (Uxbridge, MA), has introduced the
SMVector drive, featuring a power range of up
to 20 Hp. Four modes (v/Hz, enhanced V/Hz,
vector speed, and torque), high starting
torque, auto-tuning, low-speed control, and
dynamic speed regulation are provided. The
unit’s input voltage ranges from 120 VAC 1-phase to 600 VAC, 3-phase. The drive also
includes an Electronic Programming Module, which is the drive’s memory
in a removable chip, allowing users to program multiple drives quickly.

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